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Analysis of Subtropical Anticyclones as Synoptic Controls of Seasonal Rainfall Extremes in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
This study aims to investigate the influence of anticyclones adjacent to Africa on seasonal rainfall extremes over East Africa, focusing on the March to May (MAM) and October to December (OND) rainy seasons. Specific ...
The Clinical Patterns of Presenting Signs and Symptoms of Anterior Urethral Stricture Disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Globally, urethral stricture disease (USD) accounts for 0.6% of older patients and is a disease with associated financial toxicity and multiple comorbidities. This condition dramatically influences patients' ...
Body Mass Index (Bmi) and Testosterone Influence on Male Partner Infertility Based on Semen Parameters in Kenyatta National Hospital Infertility and Urology Clinics in 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: Globally, the rate of infertility is increasing rapidly with over forty-eight million five hundred couples experiencing infertility. Male infertility has been increasing with approximately 50% of couples with ...
Status of Copper Level and Effects of Rhizatech®tm Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Wheat Growth, Yield and Copper Ion Uptake in Narok North Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Soil related abiotic factors hindering wheat production in wheat growing regions in East Africa include
poor soil fertility, pests, diseases, drought and salinity. Copper (Cu) deficiency has been identified in
soils in ...
Prevalence and Types of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Among Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Autism affects about 1 in every 160 children globally. Genetic defects are associated with the development of Autism and about 10 to 20 % of these patients have genetic metabolic abnormalities. Involvement of ...
Enhancing the Productivity of Galla Goats (Capra Hircus) Using Estrus Synchronization and Controlled Mating in Kenyan’s Southern Rangelands
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
This study aimed to increase Galla goat (Capra hircus) productivity in the Southern rangelands of Kenya. This was achieved by synchronizing kidding with feed availability that boosts the survival of dams and kids, and ...
Peste Des Petits Ruminants in Goats in Kwale County: Co-infection With Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia and Residents’ Knowledge, Perception, and Socio-economic Aspect of the Two Diseases
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Goats are invaluable financial resources for small-scale farmers. Kenya is a developing country that depends immensely on goat production, mainly for food, skin, and income, among other socio-cultural uses. Meanwhile, goats ...
Occurrence of Soil-dwelling Pests of Cabbage and Onions in Kenya and Management of Onion Fly Using Fortified Black Soldier Fly Frass Fertilizer
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Soil-dwelling insect pests constitute a significant challenge to vegetable production and food security, with their damage being exacerbated by climate change, land degradation, and poor monitoring due to soil heterogeneity. ...
Comparison of Placental Structure in Pregnant Women With Undernutrition and Those With Normal Nutrition Delivered at Bungoma County Referral Hospital Between January 2018 and December 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: The prevalence of maternal, fetal and newborn morbidity and mortality associated with undernutrition is high in the lower and middle income countries. A significant number of the pregnant population in Africa ...